i got asked to coach defense for my sons pop warner team

[BullheadCardFan]

Whatever you do, do not run the prevent defense

 

[freebyrd]

Unless Pop Warner has completely changed over the past 25 years, the coaches and administrators don't make a dime from Pop Warner. Every dime goes back into the kitty for equipment and sponsorships for kids who can't afford to pay. I can say this with complete knowledge as I ran the McClintock Pop Warner program for a period of 3 years.

its not "pop warner" i just called it that for ease of reference so that folks would know its tackle football in pads and helmets its called valley elite tackle football, and yeah i figured it was all volunteer i didn't get paid last year working as a team trainer/medic but the coaches put in a lot of hours, i know for our opening season carnival the coaching staff was onsite at 530 am saturday morning and didn't leave until 230 am sunday morning with the opening kickoff at 9 am and the last round robin game starting at 10 pm for seniors throw in about a 60 mile round trip and thats a long ass day so i wouldn't begrudge anybody for what would probably amount to compensation for travel costs and what not

 

[ARZCardinals]

Many leagues require coaches to ref another game on game days. You can spend your entire day off at the field.

Tackle football is an animal for coaches...especially assistant coaches. I've seen coaches require assistant coaches to have meetings and film study all the time...it takes up your entire life. My buddy quit after one year because he didn't have a life outside of it.

Even if you don't have a crazy head coach the season will take up any and all free time you have.

The other problem you have is being an assistant you have no say over the parents...that's all on the HC and trust me in tackle football you will have parents unhappy how you are playing their "all pro future hall of fame" son.

I wouldn't coach tackle football if they paid me $10,000 per season.

 

[freebyrd]

Many leagues require coaches to ref another game on game days. You can spend your entire day off at the field.

Tackle football is an animal for coaches...especially assistant coaches. I've seen coaches require assistant coaches to have meetings and film study all the time...it takes up your entire life. My buddy quit after one year because he didn't have a life outside of it.

Even if you don't have a crazy head coach the season will take up any and all free time you have.

The other problem you have is being an assistant you have no say over the parents...that's all on the HC and trust me in tackle football you will have parents unhappy how you are playing their "all pro future hall of fame" son.

I wouldn't coach tackle football if they paid me $10,000 per season.

man you guys are scaring me i'll give it a year to get my feet wet, if nothing else it'll be a good story for the grandkids

 

[ARZCardinals]

man you guys are scaring me i'll give it a year to get my feet wet, if nothing else it'll be a good story for the grandkids

Good luck and you are smart to go in with both eyes open. There have been many who have posted solid advice. Follow it to an easier coaching life.

 

[cardpa]

man you guys are scaring me i'll give it a year to get my feet wet, if nothing else it'll be a good story for the grandkids

The kids are generally fine, it's the parents who are a pain in the arse. Most of the time you will enjoy it. If you are lucky, years down the road one or two kids will credit you with helping them and being an influence in their life. I know I have had several who have told me that and one that even asked me to help her select a college to go to. These are the good memories you take from it and cherish.